Brisbane-based Alex Louisa has been exhibiting within Australia since 2007, and internationally since 2012. Endlessly inspired by nature, she loves to pair highly detailed subjects next to unexpected backgrounds, such as splashy abstracts, experimental textures, crisp geometric patterns, or the sheer beauty of untouched woodgrain. Alex’s current body of work has allowed her to explore her love of both realistic and abstract elements - the two polar opposites of her artistic practise. Through realism she explores her love of oil painting with the smallest of brushes to capture every subtle detail. She finds the tedious work almost therapeutic - it is calming and precise. On the other hand, when it comes to her abstract backgrounds, the suspense of watching the unpredictable mingling of acrylic paint and water on the surface of the piece has a completely different energy in its creation. She will hold her breath to see where the paint travels, and the exact result is always a surprise. At other times, she relishes the process of adding layer upon layer to create a dynamic backdrop for her detailed subject.

Education

2002- 2004Bachelor of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology

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